Burst Capital

Burst Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A rounds for software and service companies, particularly those with marketplace and SaaS business models. Burst Capital seeks to invest in sectors such as education, health and wellness, real estate, enterprise, financial services, and technology. The firm emphasizes collaborating with companies that have demonstrated post-launch traction and are experiencing growth in their customer base and team. As minority investors, they offer guidance and leverage their extensive network of executives, founders, and investors to support portfolio companies.

Geoff Donaker

General Partner

Geoff Donaker

Founder and General Partner

Robert J. Krolik

General Partner and CFO

Wendy Lim

General Partner

30 past transactions

Toothio

Seed Round in 2023
Toothio is revolutionizing the dental staffing industry by leveraging technology to seamlessly connect dental offices with high quality talent on-demand.

Fanimal

Seed Round in 2022
Fanimal is a ticketing platform based in San Francisco, California, designed to enhance the purchasing experience for live events such as concerts, games, and shows. The application allows users to buy tickets and easily split the costs among their group, addressing frustrations with high fees commonly associated with other ticketing services. By providing a straightforward approach to ticket purchasing, Fanimal enables users to book tickets with minimal markup and without hidden charges, making attendance at live events more accessible and affordable.

Gated

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an email management platform designed to enable the user to control when, how, and by whom they are marketed. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with the workflow, trains itself on email interactions, and sends an automatic challenge email to unknown senders, enabling clients to reduce the unwanted emails in their inboxes.

OfferFit

Series A in 2021
Developer of a self-learning artificial intelligence-based decision engine designed to make promotions profitable. The company's engine allows users to divide customers into different segments and find the suitable offer for each segment using machine learning, enabling business owners to send personalized offers to customers and continuously learn from customers' responses.

Huckleberry Labs

Series A in 2021
Huckleberry Labs is focused on enhancing children's sleep by making behavioral expertise accessible and affordable for families. The company has developed an evidence-based program that combines artificial intelligence with human expertise. Their mobile application tracks a child's sleep patterns over a week, providing insights into their sleep conditions. Based on this data, the app offers a straightforward program for parents to help improve their children's sleep habits. Through this innovative approach, Huckleberry Labs aims to support families in addressing sleep challenges effectively.

Instawork

Series C in 2021
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Oliver Space

Series A in 2021
Oliver Space is a home furnishing company founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates an online platform that provides a diverse selection of furniture and home decor products, including sofas, rugs, pillows, and plants. Customers can access these items through a monthly subscription model, which offers flexible rent or buy options. This approach allows individuals to easily and affordably create beautiful living spaces, while also benefiting from free design assistance.

Nana

Series A in 2021
Nana Services, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in appliance repair services, offering solutions for various household appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and washers through its Nana Home platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company addresses the growing demand for skilled tradespeople by providing a free online vocational school, known as Nano Academy, that equips individuals with hands-on repair skills. Graduates of this program are not only offered initial employment opportunities but are also supported in advancing their careers through Nana's AI-powered marketplace, which connects customers with qualified professionals. Through these initiatives, Nana aims to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers while addressing the challenges of unemployment and underemployment in the United States.

Ada

Series C in 2021
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

Moxie

Seed Round in 2021
Moxie is the leader in online fitness classes. Founded during covid-19, the Moxie platform provides everything instructors need to run their own online fitness business, including: personalized studios, scheduling, payments, subscriptions, streaming music, CRM, and more. Find out why thousands of instructors have switched to Moxie!

Rising Team

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of leadership and team development platform designed to help managers build engaged, connected, and successful teams. The company's platform combines training and community support as a holistic approach to leadership development, it helps to develop stronger managers and more resilient teams and it equips managers to run deeply connecting team-building sessions, remotely or in-person, without needing an outside facilitator, it covers one leadership or connection topic and includes training for the leader and a fun, interactive experience for the team, enabling managers and team members to feel more connected, deepen trust and connection, and improve managermore

Fanimal

Venture Round in 2021
Fanimal is a ticketing platform based in San Francisco, California, designed to enhance the purchasing experience for live events such as concerts, games, and shows. The application allows users to buy tickets and easily split the costs among their group, addressing frustrations with high fees commonly associated with other ticketing services. By providing a straightforward approach to ticket purchasing, Fanimal enables users to book tickets with minimal markup and without hidden charges, making attendance at live events more accessible and affordable.

Darwin Homes

Venture Round in 2021
Darwin Homes, Inc. provides property management services for owners and residents. Its services include repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction for owners; and services for residents. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

GlossGenius

Venture Round in 2021
GlossGenius, Inc. develops a set of online tools for beauty professionals. Its tools enable users to showcase their portfolio of work; send automatic appointment reminders to clients; build email templates to send to their clients; manage busy schedule; and accept payments, deposits, and appointment bookings. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.

King Energy

Venture Round in 2021
King Energy is a next generation energy company bringing solar power to multi-tenant commercial properties.

Assemble

Venture Round in 2021
Next-generation compensation management. Assembled with building blocks driven by your policies and beliefs.

VIA

Venture Round in 2021
VIA Global Ventures, Inc. is an online marketplace founded in 2017 and based in Key Biscayne, Florida, that connects professionals with short-term onsite work opportunities at companies. The platform facilitates projects in various areas, including strategy, business development, marketing, financial analytics, and process improvement. VIA emerged from a project at Stanford University in 2016 and aims to effectively allocate talent globally, fostering connections between skilled individuals and innovative organizations. With operations in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Europe, VIA seeks to enhance career advancement and industry exploration for professionals while assisting companies in achieving their strategic goals.

NuBrakes

Venture Round in 2021
NuBrakes Mobile Brake Repair Service provides brake repair services to drivers in the Austin and Dallas metro areas. NuBrakes Mobile Brake Repair Service was founded in 2016 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Northstar

Series A in 2020
Northstar is a fintech company focused on enhancing financial wellness for employees by providing employers with a comprehensive platform for compensation and benefits advice. The company simplifies the complexities of financial management, helping individuals cultivate a healthier relationship with their finances. Northstar's services are designed to support organizations during critical events such as onboarding, open enrollment, and equity events. By offering guidance on retirement planning, budget maintenance, and debt management, Northstar empowers employees to effectively utilize their total compensation. This approach not only aids employees in achieving their financial goals but also enables businesses to manage their finances more efficiently, ultimately enhancing liquidity and operational effectiveness.

Nana

Seed Round in 2020
Nana Services, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in appliance repair services, offering solutions for various household appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and washers through its Nana Home platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company addresses the growing demand for skilled tradespeople by providing a free online vocational school, known as Nano Academy, that equips individuals with hands-on repair skills. Graduates of this program are not only offered initial employment opportunities but are also supported in advancing their careers through Nana's AI-powered marketplace, which connects customers with qualified professionals. Through these initiatives, Nana aims to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers while addressing the challenges of unemployment and underemployment in the United States.

Huckleberry Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Huckleberry Labs is focused on enhancing children's sleep by making behavioral expertise accessible and affordable for families. The company has developed an evidence-based program that combines artificial intelligence with human expertise. Their mobile application tracks a child's sleep patterns over a week, providing insights into their sleep conditions. Based on this data, the app offers a straightforward program for parents to help improve their children's sleep habits. Through this innovative approach, Huckleberry Labs aims to support families in addressing sleep challenges effectively.

Airvet

Series A in 2020
Airvet Inc. operates a veterinary telemedicine platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians through its application. Founded in 2018 and based in Beverly Hills, California, Airvet enables users to schedule virtual appointments, facilitating continuity of care between pet parents and their veterinarians. The platform allows for real-time consultations via video, audio, and chat, addressing a variety of pet health concerns, including general checkups and behavioral inquiries. By modernizing the pet care experience, Airvet aims to enhance the relationship between veterinarians and clients, providing affordable access to veterinary care and supporting the overall well-being of pets.

Ada

Series B in 2020
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

Gabi

Series B in 2020
Gabi Personal Insurance Agency, Inc. is an online insurance broker founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a free digital tool that allows consumers to compare auto and home insurance rates from various providers, including both established companies and newer entrants in the market. Gabi's technology continuously monitors insurance rates, providing unbiased advice to help customers find optimal coverage at the lowest prices. By connecting to a customer's existing insurance accounts, Gabi's application utilizes intelligent algorithms to streamline the process of comparing policies and facilitates easy switching between providers. This approach saves consumers time and money while ensuring they receive the best possible insurance products tailored to their needs.

RedCircle

Seed Round in 2019
RedCircle helps creators build, distribute, grow, and monetize their podcast. They are a team of engineers and software people from San Francisco who are passionate about podcasting and building technology that gives power back to the community and its creators. They couldn’t be more excited to work with you.

Skylight

Series A in 2019
Skylight Tools, Inc. operates a digital platform that simplifies the process of home renovations by connecting users with general contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive renovation management tool that assists clients in selecting contractors, managing budgets, and tracking project progress. Their application facilitates payment processing, invoice reconciliation, and real-time updates on project status. Skylight also provides a financial guarantee, covering half of any budget overruns exceeding 10%. The company aims to enhance the renovation experience through a fully integrated digital process that encompasses planning, material selection, permitting, and construction, specifically targeting the challenges associated with traditional renovation methods.

Instawork

Series B in 2019
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Gencove

Series A in 2019
Gencove is a company focused on making genomics affordable and accessible through its innovative low-coverage whole genome sequencing technology. It has developed a sequencing platform that emphasizes speed, cost-effectiveness, and practical applications. By creating molecular and computational tools, Gencove enables high-throughput and low-cost genome sequencing across various industries, including agriculture and pharmaceuticals. This approach allows researchers to access valuable genomic data, facilitating advancements in their respective fields.

Ada

Series A in 2018
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

MDacne

Seed Round in 2017
MDacne mission is to disrupt the old physician-centric medical system and put the patient in the center. Using smart algorithms and computer vision to provide real-time mobile tools for people with health disorders. The company's first mobile app, MDacne, targets 500 million people suffering from Acne and provides them an immediate self-diagnosis personalized treatment plan in order to treat their Acne and enhance their quality of life.
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